1. What proposals would you make for alternatives to punishments? Would these alternatives work in your community? Explain why or why not?
2. Why do you believe a large segment of the public believes that the vast majority of inmates are dangerous criminals? What evidence is contrary to this belief? Should anything be done about this belief, if so what?
3. Do you think inmates should have rights? Do you think they should be allowed to tie up the courts with their appeals? Why and why not?